In many homes across Nairobi, weekends follow a familiar script.

The TV is on. The snacks are ready. The commentary is loud enough for the neighbours to know… IT’S MATCH DAY.

In our house, it’s more than just football. It’s a ritual.

Every weekend, my son and I sit down to watch the English Premier League. He takes his “lucky” spot on the couch, and I take control of the remote like it’s part of my job description.

And this season? We’ve been daring to believe again. Because somehow, we convinced ourselves that Arsenal might actually win the league.(We never learn.)

More Than Just a Game

Football has a way of bringing people together. Between debating lineups, celebrating last-minute goals, and surviving heartbreak (especially as Arsenal fans), these moments become something bigger.

They become memories.In a busy city like Nairobi, where life moves fast, those 90 minutes slow everything down. No phones. No distractions. Just father and son.

Then, Disaster Struck (At the Worst Possible Time)

It was a big match.

Title race. High stakes. Emotions already at 90%.

Five minutes in….GOAL.

We celebrate like we’re at the stadium. Then suddenly… The screen goes black. At first, I assume it’s the usual suspect.. power.

“Kenya Power?” I mutter. But the lights are still on. The fridge is humming. The Wi-Fi is working. Only the TV… gone. Just like that…..

A Very Kenyan Reality Check

If you live in Kenya, you already know, things don’t always break when it’s convenient.

Sometimes it’s a power surge. Sometimes it’s faulty wiring. Sometimes… your TV just decides it has supported your club long enough. And replacing it? Not exactly a small expense.

It Was Never Just About the TV

As I sat there trying every trick, unplugging, plugging back, tapping the side like an old mechanic but I realised something.

This wasn’t just about electronics.

It was about our routine. Our bonding time. Our shared moments.

The kind of moments you don’t plan, but end up meaning everything.

Where Home Insurance Comes In (Without the Hard Sell)

Most people think of home insurance in Kenya as something you only need for big disasters. Fires. Theft. Flooding.

But sometimes, it’s the smaller, everyday disruptions that hit hardest.

A damaged TV. A power surge. An appliance suddenly giving up.

The things that quietly interrupt your life.

Having the right cover doesn’t just protect your house, it protects your lifestyle.

It helps you bounce back faster, without turning every unexpected expense into a financial headache.

The Following Weekend

We didn’t finish that match. (Still painful to talk about.)

But the next weekend? We were back. New TV. Same couch. Same snacks.

My son sat down, looked at me, and said:

“Dad, this time nothing will go wrong.”

I smiled.

“Hopefully,” I said. “But if it does… we’re ready.”